HERBACEOUS PLANTS (updated 12 October, 2007)

The Friends of U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 25th Annual
FALL PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, October 20, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, October 21, 9 am to 3 pm



KEY TO THE CODES AT END OF THE PLANT DESCRIPTIONS:

H* - attracts Hummingbirds
B* - attracts Butterflies or feeds butterfly larvae
W* - Water efficient/drought tolerant plants
C* - California native plant or derivative
F* - especially good cut Flower or cut Foliage
S* - fragrant flowers ("S" for Scented)

The number of plants we expect to have available at the sale appears in brackets at the end of the plant description.

Achillea 'Cerise Queen', "COMMON YARROW" - Tough, water-efficient perennial w/ flat-topped clusters of long-lasting, deep rose pink flowers above low, ferny, aromatic foliage mass. [33] (B*W*F*)

Acinos alpinus, "ROCK-THYME" - Choice, mat-forming perennial w/ half-inch, rounded leaves arranged closely along the stems & 3/4 in., two-lipped, red-violet flowers w/ white markings in summer; needs good drainage. [20] (B*)

Agapanthus orientalis, "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Full-sized, popular & useful landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, 8 in., ball-like clusters of blue flowers over long summer season. [33/7] (H*B*W*F*)

Agapanthus orientalis 'Tinker Bell', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Dwarf, variegated selection of this landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves handsomely margined creamy white & long-stalked, ball-like clusters of blue flowers in summer. [20] (H*B*W*F*)

Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud', "LILY-OF-THE-NILE" - Choice, dark flowered form of this popular & useful landscape favorite w/ strap-shaped leaves & long-stalked, 8 in., ball-like clusters of dark blue flowers in summer. [20] (H*B*W*F*)

Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip', "CARPET BUGLE" - Mat-forming perennial w/ bronze-tinted, narrow-tongue-shaped leaves & dense, 6-in. spikes of little, blue flowers in spring & summer. [7]

Albuca crinifolia, "ALBUCA" - Evergreen perennial w/ green, above-ground bulb, long, strap-shaped leaves & tall, upright spikes of white flowers w/ a green stripe on each petal. [22] (W*)

Alcea rosea 'Nigra', "BLACK HOLLYHOCK" - Striking form of this easy, old-fashioned favorite perennial w/ bold foliage & tall spires of cup-shaped, single, deep maroon, nearly black flowers. [100] (H*B*)

Alstroemeria 'Meyer Hybrids', "PERUVIAN LILY" - Long-blooming perennial w/ long-stemmed clusters of lily-like flowers in shades of pink & lavender w/ darker markings; excellent cutflower. [60] (H*W*F*)

Aquilegia chrysantha, "GOLDEN COLUMBINE" - Easy, Southwest native w/ handsome, airy, gray green foliage & tall, branching sprays of nodding, long-spurred, yellow flowers adored by hummingbirds; reseeds freely. [20] (H*F*)

Armeria 'Nifty Thrifty', "SEA PINK" - Water efficient perennial forming a tight, spreading mat of narrow green leaves edged yellow, & long-stalked clusters of dark pink flowers spring to summer; butterfly favorite. [32] (B*W*C*F*)

Artemisia dracunculus, "FRENCH TARRAGON" - Spreading perennial w/ creeping, slightly woody stems & shiny, dark green, deliciously aromatic leaves; good in containers - culinary, aromatic, ornamental. [32]

Artemisia vulgaris 'Oriental Limelight', "WORMWOOD" - Spreading, woody perennial to 2+ ft. high w/ finely cut, green leaves handsomely variegated yellow & gold; clusters of small, white flowers in summer; can be invasive. [32] (W*)

Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold', "BLOODFLOWER" - Fast-growing, evergreen perennial w/ wand-like stems topped w/ striking clusters of yellow-orange, waxy flowers over long summer/fall season; butterfly favorite. [38] (B*)

Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri', "SPRENGER ASPARAGUS" - Easiest of perennials for landscape or container; w/ arching or trailing branches & fluffy clusters of bright green, shiny, needlelike "leaves"; tiny white, fragrant flowers & red berries. [10] (F*S*)

Aster ericoides 'Monte Cassino', "MONTE CASSINO" - Evergreen perennial w/ small, slender leaves & tall, leafy, branched flower stalks w/ many, small white daisy flowers over long summer/fall season; popular florist's "filler." [30] (B*F*)

Aster x frikartii 'Monch', "MICHAELMAS DAISY" - Old fashioned favorite herbaceous perennial w/ fuzzy, gray-green leaves & long-stemmed, 2.5 in., lavender-blue daisy flowers w/ many slender rays & gold centers in summer/fall. [20/10] (B*F*)

Aster 'Nana Hern', "MICHAELMAS DAISY" - Old fashioned favorite herbaceous perennial w/ narrow, dark green leaves & huge, branching clusters of blue-purple, daisy flowers in fall/winter. [10] (B*F*)

Aster oblongifolius 'Dream of Beauty', "FRAGRANT ASTER" - Adaptable herbaceous perennial w/ gray-green foliage & long-stemmed, pink daisy flowers w/ many slender rays & burnt orange centers in late summer. [15] (B*F*)

Begonia 'Hildegard's Richmondensis', "BEGONIA" - Easy, shrubby begonia w/ succulent stems, shiny, bronzy, ruffled leaves & clusters of rosy pink flowers w/ yellow centers over much of year; flowers edible. [8]

Berlandiera lyrata, "CHOCOLATE DAISY" - Texas native perennial to 3 ft. tall w/ light yellow daisy flowerheads w/ reddish-brown centers; flowers deliciously chocolate scented. [20] (B*W*S*)

Beschorneria yuccoides, "BESCHORNERIA" - Unusual stemless yucca relative w/ soft, spineless, sword-shaped leaves & thick, coral-pink spikes bearing green and red, bell-shaped flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [11] (H*W*)

Bouteloua gracilis, "BLUE GRAMMA GRASS" - Small, Calif. native, clumping grass w/ slender, light gray-green leaves & distinctive, comb-like flower heads that emerge silvery, turn purple. [12] (W*C*F*)

Bravoa geminiflora, "TWIN-FLOWERED BRAVOA" - Uncommon Mexican perennial w/ clumps of strap-shaped, bright green, arching leaves & tall spikes of orange-red, tubular flowers in late summer; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*F*)

Bulbine 'Hallmark', "ORANGE BULBINE" - Water-efficient groundcover perennial from S. Africa w/ tight mat of narrow, succulent leaves & spikes of orange & yellow, starburst flowers over long season. [20] (H*B*W*)

Bulbine 'Tiny Tangerine', "ORANGE BULBINE" - Water-efficient groundcover perennial from S. Africa w/ tight mat of narrow, succulent leaves & spikes of orange & yellow, starburst flowers over long season. [20] (H*B*W*)

Calocephalus brownii, "CUSHION BUSH" - Water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ wiry stems & tiny leaves; makes tight, silvery-white mound w/ 1/2 in., golden button flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*F*)

Canna (Jack's yellow), "CANNA" - Easiest of perennials w/ bold, tropical-looking bright green leaves topped by large clusters of exotic, multipetaled, bright yellow flowers over long summer season. [23] (H*)

Carex buchananii, "LEATHER LEAF SEDGE" - Choice, clumping perennial forming tight bunches of stiff, narrow, bronze colored leaves, gracefully curled at the tips; fine accent plant. [20]

Carex comans 'Amazon Mist', "NEW ZEALAND HAIR SEDGE" - Exceptionally fine textured, grass-like perennial from New Zealand forming dense, clumps of thread-like, silvery green leaves a foot or more long w/ "pigtail" tips. [35]

Carex glauca, "BLUE SEDGE" - Grass-like perennial spreading slowly to form turf of narrow, blue-gray leaves; filler or small scale lawn substitute that takes light traffic; established plants water efficient. [6]

Carex tumulicola, "BERKELEY SEDGE" - Versatile, fine textured, grass-like perennial forming fountain-like clumps of slender leaves; for sun or shade, much to moderate water; can spread by seed. [9] (C*)

Carica papaya 'Kapoho', "HAWAIIAN PAPAYA" - Tree-like perennial w/ large, hand-shaped leaves clustered at the top of a tall stem & aromatic, yellow-fleshed, melon-like fruit; for protected, mild Inland sites; needs good drainage. [36]

Catananche caerulea 'Amor Blue', "CUPID'S DART" - Pretty, European perennial forming clumps of gray-green, grassy foliage to 1 ft. tall, & long-stemmed, silver-bracted, lavender-blue flowers over long summer season. [36] (B*F*)

Centratherum punctatum, "MANAOS BEAUTY" - Uncommon, shrubby perennial w/ soft, deliciously scented, toothed leaves & purple, thistle-like flowers over long summer/fall season. [18] (B*F*)

Chrysanthemum maximum 'Snow Lady', "SHASTA DAISY" - Dwarf form of this easy perennial w/ a deep-green foliage mat & 2.5-in., white daisy flowers w/ yellow centers in summer; good in low borders, containers or as a cutflower. [35] (B*F*)

Colchicum 'The Giant', "AUTUMN CROCUS" - Choice bulbous perennial w/ broad, foot-long leaves in spring & funnel-shaped, 4-in., lavender flowers in late summer or fall, emerging from the leafless bulb. [25]

Convolvulus sabatius, "GROUND MORNING GLORY" - Spreading, evergreen perennial w/ soft, gray-green leaves & 2-in., lavender-blue, funnel-shaped flowers over long summer/fall season (=C. mauritanicus). [17] (W*)

Cotula (Oscar Clarke), "BRASS BUTTONS" - Spreading perennial w/ silky stems, soft, gray green, feathery leaves & long stalked, yellow, button-like flower heads over a long summer season. [21] (B*)

Crinum moorei, "CRINUM LILY" - Easy, evergreen perennial forming a large, handsome rosette of bold foliage & long-stalked clusters of large, lily-like, pink flowers over long spring/summer season. [10] (F*)

Crocosmia 'Emberglow', "CROCOSMIA" - Easy-to-grow gladiolus relative forming fans of sword-shaped leaves & 1-sided spikes of bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers produced in summer; hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*F*)

Crocosmia 'George Davidson', "CROCOSMIA" - Easy-to-grow gladiolus relative forming fans of sword-shaped leaves & 1-sided spikes of bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers produced in summer; hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*F*)

Cymbopogon citratus, "LEMON GRASS" - Long-time Riverside resident forming clumps of handsome, sea-green leaves that are deliciously lemon scented; popular in southeast Asian cooking & herb teas (culinary, aromatic, ornamental). [53]

Dahlia coccinea hybrids (regal reds), "DAHLIA" - Bushy perennial from tubers; large, dark, divided leaves & red to dark red, yellow-centered flowers over a long summer to fall season; good cutflower & hummingbird favorite. [16] (H*F*)

Dahlia imperialis, "TREE DAHLIA" - Dramatic, herbaceous perennial to 10+ ft. in bloom w/ thick, bamboo-like stems topped by huge, branching sprays of 4-in., lavender flowers in fall; protect from wind. [24/21] (H*F*)

Dahlia 'Timothy Hammett', "SHRUB DAHLIA" - Fast-growing, shrubby perennial to 6 ft. tall with thick stems; the lavender flowers with yellow centers can appear from early spring to late fall, peaking in fall; evergreen in mild climates. [22] (H*F*)

Dampiera diversifolia, "KANGAROO LOBELIA" - Prostrate Aust. perennial w/ narrow, shiny leaves & carpeted w/ 1/2 in., blue-violet flowers w/ yellow markings; good small-scale groundcover; needs good drainage. [20] (B*)

Dichondra argentea, "SILVER DICHONDRA" - Relative of "lawn" dichondra forming spreading mats of small, long-stalked, nearly round, silky silver leaves; good drainage/moderate irrigation; landscape or containers. [11]

Dudleya pulverulenta, "CHALK DUDLEYA" - So. Calif. native succulent producing a striking rosette of chalky white, broad, lance-shaped leaves on a short trunk & tall spikes of small, short-tubular, red, chalky flowers; hummingbird favorite. [16] (H*W*)

Dymondia margaretae, "SILVER CARPET" - Incredibly tight, spreading mat of gray-green foliage to 2-3 in. tall w/ yellow, gazania-like flowers in summer; excellent between pavers & can take some traffic. [22] (B*W*)

Echium wildprettii, "TOWER OF JEWELS" - Spectacular, biennial; first year forming a rosette of bristly leaves; second year it becomes a 6-10 ft. tall, 1 ft. wide cone of rose red flowers, before setting seed & dying. [30] (H*B*W*)

Epilobium 'Carman's Grey', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Low, drought tolerant perennial w/ narrow, silvery leaves & scarlet-orange, tubular flowers in summer & fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*F*)

Epilobium 'Catalina', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Upright, drought tolerant, shrubby perennial w/ narrow, silvery leaves & scarlet, tubular flowers in summer & fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [30] (H*W*C*F*)

Epilobium 'Everett's Choice', "CALIFORNIA-FUCHSIA" - Very low, wide-spreading perennial w/ narrow, silvery leaves & scarlet-orange, flared flowers in summer & fall when few other Calif. natives bloom; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*C*F*)

Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift', "SANTA BARBARA DAISY" - More compact & tame version of this easy-to-grow perennial native to Mexico, w/ 1 in., toothed leaves, & an abundance of 3/4 in., dainty white daisies tinged pink; blooms from early summer to fall. [32] (B*W*)

Euphorbia rigida (biglandulosa), "BLUE EUPHORBIA" - Striking poinsettia relative w/ waxy, gray-green leaves arranged foxtail-fashion on thick stems; stems topped w/ chartreuse, dome-shaped flower clusters in winter. [6] (W*F*)

Festuca idahoensis 'Stony Creek', "BLUE BUNCHGRASS" - California native, water-efficient, perennial grass forming dense clumps of slender, bright blue leaves to about 14 inches tall. [20] (W*C*)

Gaillardia 'Oranges and Lemons', "BLANKET FLOWER" - Handsome color form of this old fashioned favorite perennial; bristly leaves & long stalked, soft orange & yellow, daisy-like flower heads over long summer season; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*W*F*)

Geranium harveyi, "SILVER GERANIUM" - Low perennial spreading 2-3 ft. w/ 1-in., lobed leaves that are gray green above, silver below & dainty, 1 1/4 in., magenta flowers over long spring to fall season. [20] (B*)

Gladiolus dalenii, "THANKSGIVING GLADIOLUS" - Choice gladiolus species w/ typical fan of sword-shaped leaves &, in late fall, one-sided spikes of red-orange, funnel-shaped flowers w/ yellow throats. [16] (H*W*F*S*)

Gladiolus tristis, "WINTER GLADIOLUS" - Elegant perennial from a corm, w/ narrow, ridged leaves & spikes of creamy yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers in late winter, deliciously night scented; can be dry in summer. [9] (H*W*F*S*)

Heliconia latispatha, "LOBSTER CLAW" - Bold, tropical perennial w/ handsome, banana-like foliage & exotic, waxy, long-lasting flower head in scarlet & yellow; 40 year Riverside resident -- container or protected garden site. [8] (H*F*)

Heuchera maxima, "ISLAND ALUM ROOT" - Native to Channel Is. of S. Calif.; mounded perennial for part sun/light shade w/ rounded, lobed, dark green leaves & tall, airy spikes of pinkish white flowers over long spring/summer season. [20] (H*C*F*)

Heuchera 'Wendy', "CORAL BELLS" - Perennial w/ tight clumps of rounded, light green leaves & abundant, airy spikes of tiny, light peachy pink flowers over long spring/summer season; Calif. native hybrid & hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*C*F*)

Hilaria (Pleuraphis) rigida, "BIG GALLETA GRASS" - Large, Southwest desert native grass forming bushy clumps of light gray green, felty leaves & long stalked, wand-like flower heads; needs perfect drainage. [8] (W*C*)

Incarvillea arguta, "INCARVILLEA" - Uncommon, winter-dormant perennial w/ feather-like leaves & sprays of 1.5 in., trumpet-shaped, bright pink flowers in spring/summer. [20] (H*)

Ipheion uniflorum 'Froyle Mill', "BLUE STAR FLOWER" - Easiest of bulbs w/ grass-like, onion-scented, blue-green leaves & short-stalked, starry, deep lavender-blue flowers in abundance over long winter/spring season. [6] (W*)

Iris PCH 'Pretty Eyes', "PACIFIC COAST HYBRID IRIS" - Calif. native hybrid perennial forming handsome evergreen clumps of deep green, sword-shaped leaves & 3 in., rosy lavender iris flowers w/ darker "eye"; needs good drainage & light, acid soil. [20] (H*W*C*)

Iris orientalis (Marcia's Blue), "SPURIA IRIS" - Rhizomatous perennial w/ handsome, upright, sword-shaped foliage clumps to 4-5 ft. topped w/ showy, blue flowers w/ yellow blotches in late spring; can be dry in summer. [22]

Juncus patens, "CALIF. GRAY RUSH" - Calif. native, grass-like plant forming a dense fountain of slender, gray-green leaves; needs regular garden watering. [15] (C*)

Kniphofia 'Minister Verchuur', "RED-HOT POKER" - Bold, clump-forming perennial w/ long, grass-like leaves & tall-stalked, dense spikes of yellow, tubular flowers in summer; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*F*)

Leonotis leonurus, "LION'S-TAIL" - Striking, water efficient perennial w/ coarse foliage & tall, shish-kabob spikes of 2-in, velvety orange, tubular flowers in summer & fall. [20] (H*W*F*)

Leucojum nicaeense, "NICE SNOWFLAKE" - Pretty bulb with slender, shiny dark green, grass-like leaves & dainty, long-stemmed clusters of nodding, white, bell-shaped flowers in spring/summer. [15]

Limonium perezii, "SEA LAVENDER" - Bold, water efficient perennial w/ large, leathery, rounded leaves & long-stemmed clusters of purple & white flowers which are long lasting on the plant or cut in arrangements; butterfly favorite. [25] (B*W*F*)

Linum perenne ssp. lewisii, "PRAIRIE FLAX" - Dainty perennial w/ slender, wand-like branches lined foxtail-fashion w/ tiny, gray green leaves & topped by branching clusters of delicate, light blue flowers in late spring/summer. [20] (B*W*)

Lobelia laxiflora, "MEXICAN BUSH LOBELIA" - Water efficient, spreading perennial w/ 2 ft. stems from an underground, creeping stem; narrow leaves & open spikes of tubular, orange-red flowers born over long summer season. [20] (H*B*W*)

Lysimachia 'Outback Sunset' , "GOLDEN GLOBES" - Mat-forming perennial to 1-ft. wide w/ red-tinged, oval leaves handsomely variegated yellow & tight clusters of cup-shaped, 1/2 in., yellow flowers w/ red centers. [32]

Manfreda maculosa, "MANFREDA" - Unusual succulent perennial w/ thick, strap-shaped leaves w/ maroon blotches & a tall spike of tubular, long-stamened, scented, whitish flowers in summer. [16] (H*F*)

Manfreda (Mtn. States Nursery), "TEXAS TUBEROSE" - Unusual succulent perennial w/ strap-shaped, gray-green leaves handsomely speckled maroon & tall spikes of small, lily-like, creamy white flowers in summer that age to dusky rose. [3] (H*F*)

Mimulus 'Robin', "HYBRID MONKEYFLOWER" - Calif. native hybrid, water efficient, shrubby perennial w/ shiny, narrow leaves & 1 in., trumpet-shaped, orange flowers born over long spring to fall season; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*B*W*C*)

Muhlenbergia capillaris, "PINK MUHLEY" - Stunning, near-evergreen, clumping grass w/ fine-textured, dark green, waxy foliage & a cloud-like mass of misty pink flowers over the foliage in fall; cut back in early spring. [30] (W*)

Muhlenbergia rigens, "DEERGRASS" - Tough & dramatic, Calif. native grass w/ graceful, gray-green leaves forming dense clumps & whiplike, silvery flower stalks in summer; remains green even w/out summer water. [15] (W*C*)

Nicotiana sylvestris, "WOODLAND TOBACCO" - Bold, old-fashioned favorite annual w/ broad leaves & tall, candalabra spikes of 3-in., tubular flowers that are intensely fragrant at night; reseeds readily. [23] (F*S*)

Oenothera caespitosa, "FRAGRANT EVENING PRIMROSE" - Prostrate perennial, to 1 ft. high & 2 ft. wide, w/ velvety, gray-green leaves & 3-4 in., fragrant, white flowers opening in evening, closing in sunlight. [20] (W*S*)

Oxalis rubra, "SORREL" - S. American perennial forming a tight mound of slender-stemmed, "shramrock shaped", three-leaflet leaves & half-in., silky pink, funnel-shaped flowers in summer. [25]

Pelargonium 'Citrosum', "CITRONELLA GERANIUM" - Easy shrubby perennial, w/ finely divided, deliciously aromatic leaves & clusters of small, pink flowers in spring/summer; foliage said to repel mosquitos. [29] (B*W*)

Pelargonium cordifolium', "HEART-LEAF PELARGONIUM" - Easy shrubby perennial, w/ handsome, heart-shaped, matte-green leaves & clusters of distinctive, red-purple, orchid-like flowers over long winter/spring season. [20] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Ice Palace', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one a vigorous plant w/ clusters of pristine, white flowers over long season. [12] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium 'Irvine', "PELARGONIUM" - Water efficient, easy, shrubby, old fashioned perennial, this one extra compact w/ dark green foliage & single, salmon-colored flowers over long season. [8] (H*B*W*)

Pelargonium tomentosum, "PEPPERMINT GERANIUM" - Easy shrubby perennial, w/ large, velvety, peppermint-scented leaves & clusters of small, white flowers in spring/summer; has culinary uses. [32] (B*W*)

Penstemon cardinalis, "SCARLET PENSTEMON" - South TX & NM native perennial w/ large, leathery, dark green leaves & spikes of dark red, tubular flowers over long summer season; hummingbird favorite & needs good drainage. [30] (H*B*W*F*)

Penstemon centranthifolius, "SCARLET BUGLER" - Calif. native perennial w/ waxy, gray-green foliage & tall spikes of tubular, scarlet flowers in spring; needs good drainage & little summer water; hummingbird favorite. [25] (H*W*C*F*)

Penstemon parryi, "PARRY'S PENSTEMON" - Pretty Arizona & Mex. native perennial w/ waxy, gray-green foliage & tall spikes of rich rose magenta, tubular flowers in spring; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*W*F*)

Penstemon 'Pikes Peak Purple', "BORDER PENSTEMON" - Easy, spreading perennial w/ narrow leaves & tall spikes of trumpet-shaped, rich violet-purple flowers over long spring/summer season; hummingbird favorite. [32] (H*B*F*)

Penstemon spectabilis, "SHOWY PENSTEMON" - Spectacular Calif. native w/ waxy, gray-green foliage & tall spikes of lavender-purple & blue, tubular flowers; needs good drainage; hummingbird favorite. [28] (H*B*W*C*F*)

Perovskia atriplicifolia `Longin', "RUSSIAN SAGE" - Many branched perennial w/ gray-green, ferny leaves & a cloud of intricate spikes of small, lavender-blue flowers over long summer season; good in arrangements. [20] (B*F*)

Perityle incana, "GUADALUPE IS. ROCK DAISY" - Guadalupe Is. native, shrubby perennial w/ silver, feathery leaves & many panicles of yellow, button-like flowerheads in spring; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies & songbirds. [20] (H*B*W*)

Phygelius 'Coral Princess', "CAPE FUCHSIA" - Shrubby, penstemon-like perennial w/ shiny leaves & loose, dense spikes pf pendulous, tubular, rich salmon-pink flowers w/ conspicuous yellow throat; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*)

Piper auritum, "ROOTBEER PLANT" - Bold, spreading, tropical-looking perennial w/ jointed stems & huge, heart-shaped leaves w/ licorice or root-beer scent; leaves used in seasoning & as meat wrapping. [7]

Puya berteroniana (P. alpestris), "PUYA" - Spectacular Chilean bromeliad w/ swordlike, gray green leaves; producing spectacular 4-6 ft. stalk of 2-in., bell-shaped, metallic blue-green & turquoise flowers w/ orange anthers; otherworldly! [20] (H*W*)

Rehmannia elata, "CHINESE FOXGLOVE" - Choice perennial w/ large, coarsly-toothed leaves & loose spikes of 3-in., bell-shaped, rose-purple flowers over a long spring to fall season; excellent cutflower & hummingbird favorite. [29] (H*F*)

Reinwardtia indica, "YELLOW FLAX" - Spectacular shrubby perennial w/ bright green leaves & 2-in, bright yellow, satiny, cup-shaped flowers over long winter season. [17]

Romneya coulteri, "MATILIJA POPPY" - Spectacular, Calif. native to 8 ft. tall w/ gray-green leaves & huge, fragrant flowers w/ crepe paper-like petals & a ball of golden stamens; good in arrangements; transplant carefully. [30] (W*C*F*S*)

Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie', "KATIE RUELLIA" - Ultracompact variety of this heat-loving perennial w/ deep purple-green, narrow leaves forming a tight mound, dotted w/ blue-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers over long summer season. [15/8]

Ruellia 'Coralglow', "CORALGLOW RUELLIA" - Shrubby perennial to 4 ft. w/ soft, matte green leaves & 1-in., trumpet-shaped, coral red flowers over a long summer season; hummingbird favorite. [9] (H*B*)

Russelia equisetiformis, "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, bright red flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [20] (H*F*)

Russelia equisetiformis 'Flamingo Pink', "CORAL FOUNTAIN" - Spectacular penstemon relative w/ horsetail-like, arching, stems & tubular, coral-pink flowers over a long season; hummingbird favorite; good in containers. [25] (H*F*)

Salvia buchananii, "BUCHANAN'S SAGE" - Mounding perennial of open habit w/ shiny, rich green leaves & loose spikes of 2-in., velvety magenta flowers in summer & fall; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*)

Salvia chamaedryoides, "GERMANDER SAGE" - Compact, shrubby perennial spreading by underground runners; small, gray-green leaves contrast w/ small, bright blue flowers in early summer & fall. [20] (B*W*)

Salvia confertiflora, "SALVIA" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ dark yellow-green, velvety leaves & slender, foot-long, brick-red, velvety flower spikes dotted w/ tiny, orange-red flowers; good cutflower. [9] (H*F*)

Salvia elegans 'Frieda Dixon', "PINEAPPLE SAGE" - Shrubby perennial w/ bright green, pineapple-scented leaves & spikes of slender, tubular salmon pink flowers in fall; leaves used in drinks & fruit salads; hummingbird favorite. [20] (H*)

Salvia guaranitica 'Argentine Skies', "COSTA RICA SAGE" - Bold, shrubby perennial w/ large, deep green, heart-shaped leaves & spikes of 2-in., sky blue, tubular flowers over long summer/fall season; hummingbird favorite. [4] (H*)

Salvia involucrata, "ROSELEAF SAGE" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ velvety leaves & foot-long spikes of rich, rose-pink, tubular flowers & puffy bracts of the same color, produced in late summer/fall; flowers last well in arrangements. [12] (H*F*)

Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl', "RED STEMMED FORSYTHIA SAGE" - Tall, shrubby perennial w/ square, reddish stems, bright green, rough textured, heart-shaped leaves & 1-2-ft. long, spikes of 1-in., butter yellow, tubular flowers in fall/winter; good cutflower. [O-B1] (H*F*)

Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens', "PURPLE CULINARY SAGE" - Handsome selection of culinary sage forming a low carpet of velvety, dark purple-green, deliciously aromatic leaves & short spikes of lavender-blue flowers in spring. [34] (W*F*)

Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor', "TRICOLOR CULINARY SAGE" - Handsome selection of culinary sage forming a low carpet of deliciously aromatic, gray-green leaves w/ cream margins & short spikes of lavender-blue flowers in spring. [31] (W*F*)

Salvia 'Purple Majesty', "PURPLE MAJESTY SAGE" - Shrubby perennial w/ heart-shaped leaves & loose spikes of 1.5 in., deep blue-purple tubular flowers over long spring/summer season; hummingbird favorite. [15] (H*)

Salvia sinaloensis, "SINALOA SAGE" - Pretty spreading perennial to 1 ft. tall w/ dark, purplish foliage & short spikes of deep cobalt blue flowers w/ two contrasting white spots, these born over long summer season. [20] (B*)

Senecio petasitis, "VELVET GROUNDSEL" - Really a giant, dramatic perennial, but use like a large shrub; large, velvety leaves & foot-long masses of scented yellow daisies. [10/9] (B*F*)

Setcreasea pallida 'Purple Heart', "PURPLE HEART" - Fast growing, wide spreading perennial w/ vivid purple, succulent leaves & small, starry, pale purple flowers; full sun improves foliage color. [12/10]

Sinningia tubiflora, "HARDY SINNINGIA" - Surprisingly hardy, tuberous perennial w/ velvety, crinkled leaves & long-stalked clusters of 3-in, tubular, fragrant, white waxy flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [17] (S*)

Sisyrinchium bellum 'California Skies', "BLUE-EYED GRASS" - Dwarf selection of this Calif. native iris relative w/ dainty tufts of grassy foliage & pretty, sky blue flowers w/ a yellow eye; blooms in spring/early summer; can take much or little water. [32] (W*C*)

Sisyrinchium bellum 'Rocky Point', "BLUE-EYED GRASS" - Dwarf selection of this Calif. native iris relative w/ dainty tufts of grassy foliage & pretty, violet-colored flowers in spring/early summer; can take much or little water. [20] (W*C*)

Sphaeralcea ambigua, "APRICOT MALLOW" - Drought tolerant, Calif. desert native perennial w/ yellow-green fuzzy leaves & tall spikes of hollyhock-like, glowing coral orange flowers with silky petals over long spring-summer season. [20] (H*W*C*)

Sprekelia formosissima, "AZTEC LILY" - Easy & spectacular perennial from a high-necked bulb w/ strap-shaped leaves & 6-in., dark crimson, orchid-like flowers often several times a year; plant w/ bulb neck above soil level. [10] (H*W*F*)

Tetraneurus acaulis v. caespitosa, "ANGELITA DAISY" - Southwest native, mounding perennial w/ narrow, green, aromatic leaves & yellow daisy flowers produced much of the year; loves heat, needs excellent drainage (=Hymenoxys). [32] (B*W*C*)

Thymus x citriodorus 'Lime', "LEMON THYME" - Diminuitive, shrubby perennial herb w/ tiny, lime green, lemon-scented leaves & masses of tiny, clear pink flowers in summer; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*)

Thymus pseudolanuginosus, "WOOLLY THYME" - Perennial herb forming an undulating mat of tiny, gray, aromatic leaves covered w/ dense, woolly hairs; pink flowers rarely produced; can take some foot traffic; needs good drainage. [32] (B*W*)

Thymus serpyllum 'Red Creeping', "MOTHER OF THYME" - Choice selection of this mat-forming herb w/ tiny, dark green, aromatic leaves on red stems & masses of tiny, purple-red flowers in spring; can take some foot traffic. [32] (B*W*)

Thymus vulgaris 'Dot Wells', "COMMON THYME" - Diminutive, shrubby perennial herb w/ tiny, bright green, aromatic leaves & masses of tiny, pale pink flowers in summer; needs good drainage; classic culinary thyme. [32] (B*W*)

Yucca whipplei, "WHIPPLE'S YUCCA" - Tough & spectacular Calif. native w/ narrow, stiff leaves & dramatic 5-10 ft., Christmas-tree-shaped spike of white waxy flowers; single rosette dies after flowering. [3] (W*C*)

Zephyranthes candida, "WHITE RAIN LILY" - Easy, evergreen perennial from a bulb, w/ shiny deep green, grassy foliage & an abundance of single-stemmed, white, lily-like flowers in late summer/fall. [7] (W*)

Zephyranthes 'Labuffarosa', "PINK RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & an abundance of single-stemmed, rose pink, lily-like flowers in late spring/summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [3] (W*)

Zephyranthes 'Prairie Sunset', "PINK RAIN LILY" - Easy perennial from a bulb, w/ deep green, grassy foliage & peachy-pink, single-stemmed, crocus-like flowers in summer; flowers born in successive flushes. [30] (W*)

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